Monday, November 14, 2011

Now in Print!

It's finally finished! Behold the Sekine zine:

Sekine zine cover pages

After months of editing and revisions, the zine is finally printed and ready to go. An large envelope stuffed full of Sekine zines accompanied me yesterday to Canzine West. Quietly put onto the table and launched without fanfare, the zine sold well and received some very positive initial reviews.

The Sekine zine is a black-and-white, 36-page photocopied booklet that details the history of Sekine Canada Ltd. It contains more information about Sekine than you'd ever want to know, and includes photos and tidbits you won't find anywhere online. If you've ever wondered about Sekine bicycles, where or how they were made, this zine has all that information- and more.

Sekine zine inside pages

Sekine zine exclusive photos

It's not a detailed guide to specific bicycle models, as a vintage catalog accompanied by a learned eye is more accurate. The zine does, however, contain general identification pointers, a serial number guide, and an extensive reference list for further reading. Given time and a budget I would have written a book; but this zine is quite good and a lot cheaper!

Sekine zine, more inside spread

Sekine zine, more photos

The zine is available to order directly from me. Paypal is easiest, but I'd still accept old-school cash through the mail. If you have any questions or comments, please contact me (rodoftheflies AT yahoo DOT ca). Buy yours today!

4 comments:

I purchased a Sekine 10-speed road bike in 1975 from a dealer in the Chicago suburbs. The seat-post decal has "Crome Molybdenum Tubing" at the top, an emblem with "CS" in the middle, and "Distributed by BEACON BICYCLE" at the bottom. kergersl@yahoo.com

Just decoded my Serial # 3246 B3( production# 3246, March, 1977). I had previously thought it was an early 70's bike because it has a jeweled headbadge. It also has the World Finest Bicycle seat tube decal. So perhaps it was an imported Japanese built frame assembled in Manitoba? Has the modern font on the downtube.